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The Thuul & Riverguard Of Kings Of War Rise Up To Take Mantica
February 7, 2017 by brennon
The world of Mantica is being taken over by more of the Forces of Nature as Mantic Games add some new warriors and beasts to their collection. You might have seen the images of the Thuul already in render form but now they're looking rather awesome when painted up!
Leading these rather wild and betentacled warriors into Kings Of War we have the Mythican above. With hands raised to the skies, he is calling forth some arcane power or another to support his warriors in battle. I have to say I was a little hesitant about the sculpts when they were first shown but he does look superb!
Of course, you're going to need some warriors to support him and that's where the Thuul Troops come in.
Spawning from the rivers and lakes of Mantica they are a strange blend of Halfling and Octopus, not something you hear every day.
Highway Crossing Frog
While not quite their title we have some of my favourite warriors now with the Riverguard. In charge of these hopping mad warriors, we have the Riverguard Captain.
These warriors are an important arm of the Trident Realm when it comes to war and while their fellows stick to the seas and oceans the Riverguard can come inland and watch the plans of other races unfold.
This was one of the units I didn't see coming but it's awesome to see them come to life. Each of them looks like a deadly ambusher, stalking out of the water to hunt down those who would trespass in their realm.
Monstrous Allies & Mega Armies
Sometimes you just need a big brute to smash through the enemy lines however and put the ambushing aside. That's where the Gigas come in who are monstrous crab-like beasts capable of snipping a man in armour in two.
You could have a lot of fun painting up this unit in various sea-shades. While they've gone for red and yellow here I think they'd look awesome in a purple or green to match the Thuul.
If you are interested in this force then you can pick up the Trident Realm Of Neritica Mega Force which comes with a whole host of options for the tabletop.
Has this army captured your imagination or are you a staunch warrior against these water-based foes?
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"Spawning from the rivers and lakes of Mantica they are a strange blend of Halfling and Octopus, not something you hear every day..."
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I kinda like these froggie fellows as troglodytes for AD&D. We don’t play psionics, or I would look at the Thuul as mind flayers.
Until you mentioned mind flayers I was a little bit WTF about the Thuul. But now you said it I can see that I might end up getting some of them. Probably just the leader one, the Mythican. I mean after all, how many mind flayers do you need?
Frog army! Yay
An early Slaan army ?
These would work great for the new Frostgrave jungle isles game!
I predict within 5 years ALL minis will be perfect for SOME iteration of Frostgrave…
I like these minis a lot, I don’t feel that the paint job has done them any favors but they are nice unique models……..and I have some of them on pre-order
Those frogs are nice addition to KoW range.
How did a cross between Halfling and Octopus occur ??
Scene: On the shoreline, Mungo Muggins is down amongst the tocks, his friend Chas Cowboil enters quietly
Chas: Ewwwww, When you said that you really love calamari Mr Mungo, I didn’t think that is what you meant!!
Mungo: **embarrassed pause** It’s not what you think
After much research…. I believe That Mr Mungo suffers from Polypediphilia …….. *sighs* yes I am a very sad creature *deeper sigh* .
However my obsession with how they crossed a Halfling and an octopus aside, please don’t think I dislike these models, I love this army ….(Just not as much as Mr Mungo)
I like all of these minis. A definite step forward for mantic with regards to their sculpts.
Ooo a zoidberg army?
now Thuul are the popular ones wooowooowooowooowooo *scuttles off*
Not bad !
Frogs? I’m sold. This will be my KoW army.
Loving the Riverguard
I’m loving this army. So much fun to look at, different races, visually linked. Reminds me of Legend of Zelda for some reason.
I’m kinda liking this army. Do the Naiads and Salamanders also count as Forces of Nature?
yes they do…but as they are neutral armies you can take them together anyway
I see a new Dreadball team coming up. Those Thuul will be awesome. No ball will be missed. No opponent will get away.
Don’t mess with Kermit; he runs with a rough crowd… 😉
Ooh yeah, those Thuul are essential to my Cthulhu Wars forces!
I like the Gigas too